Kaizer Chiefs are now in a prime position to secure the signing of long-time target Thabo Cele, as the midfielder is available on a free transfer after his contract with Russian club FC Fakel Voronezh was terminated.
With less than a week left in the January transfer window, Kaizer Chiefs are ramping up their activity in the market. According to recent reports, the club is set to announce the signings of Tashreeq Morris and Glody Lilepo. Morris, who comes from SuperSport United, is part of a swap deal that sees DRC forward Christian Saile moving the other way to Matsatsantsa. Additionally, Chiefs have reportedly struck an agreement with Valenciennes FC for Lilepo, the DRC international winger, who is expected to undergo medicals soon. Chiefs are also looking to secure a long-term deal with young striker Naledi Hlongwane, handing him a three-year contract.
In another exciting development, Thabo Cele, the highly sought-after box-to-box midfielder, is now a free agent. FC Fakel Voronezh confirmed that they and Cele had mutually agreed to part ways due to serious family health issues. According to the club’s statement, the 28-year-old is now free to join South African teams, which opens the door for Chiefs to make a move.
Cele, who had been on Chiefs’ radar for years, is now in a position to finally make the switch to Naturena, and his availability on a free transfer could make the deal more attainable for Amakhosi. This would mark the third time the club has pursued the talented midfielder, and given Cele’s previous admiration for Chiefs, this could be the moment they’ve been waiting for.
Kaizer Chiefs fans have long dreamed of seeing Cele don the famous gold and black jersey. The question now is whether this transfer saga will have a happy ending. Do you think Thabo Cele could be the missing link in Chiefs’ midfield? Would you be excited to see him finally join the club? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!